Port Louis is the capital of Mauritius, home to around 155,226 people.
Best time
The dry season for the most comfortable travel
Weather
Largely warm year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons
Caudan Waterfront
Blue Penny Museum
Citadelle
St Louis Cathedral
Jummah Mosque
Caudan Waterfront
St Louis Cathedral
Jummah Mosque
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
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Local favourites
Le Calife
Creole and Indian cuisine served in a pleasant environment. Halal biryani is the house specialty.
Mystic Masala
A kiosk at the seafront with a few tables serving Indian food such as samosas and masala dosa and you can enjoy a lassi drink or alouda (a M
First Restaurant
Traditional Cantonese cuisine with a large menu, this restaurant particularly suitable for groups. Great food at reasonable prices have made
La Bonne Marmite
Described as one of the best restaurants outside the waterfront area, they have Creole, Indian and Chinese dishes on the menu and the staff
Namaste
Fine dining Indian vegetarian restaurant mainly serving North Indian food. Book in advance to get a table on the balcony, as they are the mo
The Courtyard
Described as a European-style restaurant, it's built around a patio but also offers indoor dining. Local seafood dishes and Australian steak
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Bourbon Tourist Hotel
16-room hotel in Chinatown, looking more like a student dorm. Bathrooms are awful, though the rooms have AC, television and phone.
Hotel Le Grand Carnot
Budget hotel for backpackers.
Hotel Le Champ de Mars
Hotel next to the horse race track.
Tandoori Hotel
Noisy in daytime, quiet during the night. The rooms are comfortable, but there are no natural light in them. Some rooms are air conditioned,
Le Suffren Hotel and Marina
One of the newer hotels in the city. The rooms are on average smaller than others in the vicinity, but it has a very pleasant atmosphere, wi